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Clear Lake Symphony Newsletter Vol. 4 Issue 5www.ClearLakeSymphony.org

2012 - 2013 Season

The Clear Lake Symphony celebrated its 37th season in the fall of 2012. There are six regular season f i l di th Ch i t “P ” f t i i l i l l ti d t l i tperformances including the Christmas “Pops” featuring various classical selections and guest soloists.

Concerts will be held either at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Auditorium, 18220 Upper Bay Road in Nassau Bay or Gateway Community Church Auditorium, 760 Clear Lake City Blvd, between Highway 3 and I-45. See concerts dates for location.

The Clear Lake Symphony will be performing the fifth in their 2012-2013 concert series on Friday, March 8, 2013 at Gateway Community Church Auditorium located at 760 Clear Lake City Blvd, between Highway 3 and I-45. Celebrating their 37th season, the Orchestra will feature the eight45. Celebrating their 37th season, the Orchestra will feature the eight winners of the January 26, 2013 annual Youth Concerto Competition, who will each perform a solo on their instrument accompanied by the orchestra. The Orchestra will be led by Conductor and Musical Director Dr. Charles A. Johnson.

Dr. Charles JohnsonConductor

& Musical Director

Reminder: All concerts will be on Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m. For a list of all the season concerts, please click on the following link: www.ClearLakeSymphony.org

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Concert Tickets are available from Eye Trends, 515 Bay Area Blvd., Suite 300 (next door to Starbucks). Phone number: 281-488-0066. Individual are: $10 adults, $8 senior citizens (age 55 & up) & $7 students. Tickets are also available at the concert ticket table the night of the concert.


Clear Lake Symphonywishes to express our special appreciation to the

Fred and Nancy Forshey of

Forshey Piano Companyfor providing the studio piano for the Youth Concerto Competition and

the beautiful Steinway Grand Piano for the March 9th performancethe beautiful Steinway Grand Piano for the March 9 performance.

Clear Lake Symphonywishes to express our special appreciation to the

George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation

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for underwriting the January 2013 Youth Concerto Competition andthe March 2013 Concert featuring the Competition Winners.


2013 Youth Concerto Competition Winners

The Clear Lake Symphony held a competition on January 26, 2013 for young artists from Houston Metro area high schools, junior highs, and elementary schools. The Youth Concerto Competition winners will be provided with a scholarship and perform as a featured soloist with the Clear Lake Symphony at the March 8, 2013 concert. Forty five (45) participants participated in this year's competition.

Junior Wind Division

Samuel James (Bassoon) Winner, "Bassoon Concerto", byWeber. Age 13 in the 7th grade at Bayside Intermediateg g ySchool. Son of Stephen James and Beth Weilder. Samuel hasstudied bassoon for 2 years. Music teacher: Robyn Watson(private) and Chris Bennett (band). Samuel enjoys playing videogames, hanging out with is friends and band.

Musical Achievements:· Region Band - 1st Chair (2012)

t· Region Orchestra - 1st part (2012)· District Band as 6st grader · UIL Solo Competition -1 rating (2012)· Bayside Intermediate Band - 1st Chair · Stars & Stripes - 1st Chair (2012)· BAYS Orchestra - member

Honorable Mention*Derek Marcum (Bassoon), "Bassoon Concerto, KV191" by Mozart. Music teacher: Amy Cupitt.

Senior Wind Division

Adam Sadberry (Flute) Co-Winner, "Flute Concerto in G, 1stmvt.", by Mozart. Age 16 in the 11th grade at Montgomery HighSchool. Son of Alanza Sadberry and Karen Wilson-Sadberry. Studied flute for 5 1/2 years. Music teachers: VickyWilliams and nifer Keeney. Adam's main goal in life is to becomethe principal flutist in a major orchestra as well as become a studiomusician for recording movie soundtracks. Aside from music, he

j h l d h i t ith hi f i d Ad ' f i denjoys school and hanging out with his friends. Adam's friends arethe reason that he hasn't gone insane and also the reason that hedoesn't practice constantly.

Musical Achievements:· Texas All-State Member (2012, 2013)· Houston Youth symphony - Principal Flute / Piccolo· Houston Youth Symphony Concerto Competition - Honorable M ti )

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Mention)

* Honorable Mention - will not be performing


Senior Wind Division

Elise Lasker (Oboe) Co Winner "Oboe Concerto" by Vivaldi AgeElise Lasker (Oboe) Co-Winner, "Oboe Concerto", by Vivaldi. Age18 in the12th grade at George Ranch High School (Richmond,TX). Studied oboe for 7 years. Music teacher: James Tyler(Beaumont Symphony memeber).

Musical Achievements:· Houston Youth Symphony - member (2 years)· 4A All-State Band - member (2 years) 4A All State Band member (2 years)· Attended American Festival of the Arts Summer Conservatory (Summers of 2011 & 2012)

Honorable Mention*Adrian Falco (Saxophone), "Le Carnaval de Venise" by Demersseman. Music teacher: Bob Eason.

Junior Piano DivisionJunior Piano Division

Nathaniel Zhang (Piano) Winner, "Piano Concerto No. 17 in G,K453, 1st mvt." by Mozart. Age 12, in the 7th grade

at Fort Settlement Middle School. Son of Mrs. HuijunZhang. Nathaniel studied piano for 6 1/2 years and violin for 2years. Music teachers: John Weems (piano) and Mrs. Li-Lan Zhang(violin). Nathaniel is a passionate, enthusiastic, and energetic youngman He loves to listen to classical music and sometimes composesman. He loves to listen to classical music and sometimes composeshis pieces and enjoys them. Beyond piano and violin, he has neverforgotten to find even a moment to build up his Legos World. Likemany other boys, he also likes to spend time playing video games,cards, and watching movies with his brother and friends. Drawingthings from his imagination is also a way to get him to release fromthe daily school work. He wishes he could become a musician whenhe grows up.

Musical Achievements:· Houston Forum Auditions - 1st place in age group (2008 - 2013)· Houston Forum Youth Artists Competition - 1st place in age group (2009 - 2013)· Texas State University Young Artists Piano Competition - 1st place in age group (2012)· Blinn College Young Pianists Competition (8th and 9th) - 1st place in age group (2010 and 2012)

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· Blinn College Young Pianists Competition (8th and 9th) - 2nd place in overall winners (2011)· Symphony Orchestra of TMEA Middle School Region Concert -played violin (2011, 2012)


Senior Piano Division

Nathan Lo (Piano) Winner, "Piano Concerto No. 1 in D-Flat, op. 10,1st mvt.", by Prokofiev. Age 17 in the 11th grade at The KinkaidSchool. Nathan is the son of Bowen and Shuli Lo. He studied pianofor 13 years and cello 10 years. Music teacher: John Weems. As anactive teenager, Nathan enjoys playing basketball, tennis and track.He is currently a member of the Kinkaid High School TrackTeam. His favorite pass-times are working on computer andsocializing with his friends in his spare time, while reading, studiesand practicing both piano and cello actually consumes a lot of hisand practicing both piano and cello actually consumes a lot of hisafter-school hours. Nathan is a member of the following Clubs:Chinese Club, Young Republican Club and Native American Club.

Musical Achievements:Piano· 1st Place, Houston Forum for Yong Artists Competition (2004, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2012)· 1st Place Texas State University in San Marcos for Grades 3-4 1 Place, Texas State University in San Marcos for Grades 3-4 (2005)· 2nd Place, Houston Forum for Yong Artists Competition (2005, 2011)· 2nd Place, Texas State University in San Marcos for Grades 5-6 (2006)· 1st Place, Houston Tuesday Musical Club Foundation with $500 scholarship award (2006)· 3rd Place, Texas State University in San Marcos for Grades 5-6 (2007)( )· Soloist, Bloch Piano Concerto Grosso· 3rd Place, Texas State University in San Marcos for Grades 7-8 (2008)· 3rd Place, Houston Forum for Young Artists Competition (2010)· Honorable Mention, Junior Piano Division - Clear Lake Symphony Youth Concerto Competition (2010)· 1st Place, Texas Music Teachers Association (2012)· 2nd Place, Texas Association for Symphony Orchestras (2013)· 3rd Place, Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra (2013)· 1st Place, Senior Piano Division - Clear Lake Symphony Youth Concerto Competition (2013)

Cello· Outstanding Soloist Adagio Khachaturian (2009)· All-State Cellist (2009)· All-State Cellist (2011)

All St t C lli t (2012)· All-State Cellist (2012)· Co-Winner, Senior String Division - Clear Lake Symphony Youth Concerto Competition (2012)· All-State Cellist (2013)

No Honorable Mention*

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No Honorable Mention



Junior String Division

J Ji (Vi li ) C Wi "Vi li C t i D Mi 47Jenny Jiang (Violin) Co-Winner, "Violin Concerto in D Minor, op. 47,3rd mvt.", by Sibelius. Age 13 in the 8th grade at Cinco Ranch JuniorHigh School. Daughter of Yuli Jiang and Wendy Sun. Studied violinfor 7 years. Music Teachers: Ming Qi (Assistant Concertmaster of theHouston Symphony), Scott Lao (1st violin section of the HoustonSymphony, Dr. Barbara Rask, Dr.Gradovich (University of Texas atAustin), Dr. Yuli Jiang. Jenny participates in track and plays on thetop team in school and club volleyball. She also likes to volunteer ather school and traveling to new places Jenny's future ambition is toher school and traveling to new places. Jenny s future ambition is tobecome involved in business management.

Musical Achievements:· Houston Young Artist Rising Star (2011)· 2nd Place, Junior String Division, Concerto Competition, Houston Civic Symphony (2011)· Concertmaster, Cinco Ranch Junior High Symphony (2011 to 2013)· Concertmaster Region Junior High Symphony Region 23 (2012)

Elaine Wood (Cello) Co-Winner, "Cello Concerto No. 1 in G minor,1st mvt " by Kabalevsky Age 14 in the 9th grade at Austin High

Concertmaster, Region Junior High Symphony, Region 23 (2012)· No. 1, Junior High Region Violin Audition, Region 23 (2012)

1st mvt." by Kabalevsky. Age 14 in the 9th grade at Austin HighSchool. Elaine is the daughter of Delmer and Elizabeth Wood. Shestudied cello for 9 years. Music teachers: Ann Victor, Olive Chin, EllaBugerenko. Elaine enjoys reading, participating in Science OlympiadCompetitions and practicing cello. Her college plans are to study inthe medical field of Oncology.

Musical Achievements:· 1st Chair Region 13 (2011 2012) 1 Chair, Region 13 (2011, 2012)· 2nd Place, Houston Civic Symphony Concerto Competition (2012)· All-State Orchestra Member (2013)

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No Honorable Mention



Senior String Division

Meghan Faw (Violin) Winner "Violin Concerto in E Minor op 64 1stMeghan Faw (Violin) Winner, Violin Concerto in E Minor, op. 64, 1st

mvt." by Mendelssohn. Age 19 and a high school graduate. Meghanis the daughter of Cathy Faw. She studied violin for 11 years. Musicteacher: Frank Huang. Meghan likes to read, shop and spend timewith her friends. She plans on pursuing a music performance degreein college.

Musical Achievements:Musical Achievements:· Finalist, Fidelity Future Stage Competition (2010)· Member , TMEA Region Area, All-State Orchestra (2011)· Concertmaster of Virtuosi of Houston

Honorable Mention*Marin Osawa (Violin), "Violin Concerto No. 3 in B minor, Allegro non Troppo" by Sainte-Saens. Music teacher: Henry Rubin.


Gateway Community Church Map

Gateway Community

Church

760 Clear Lake City Blvd. Webster, Texas 77598

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Thank You Roje Yap !

Many thanks go to Competition Coordinator, Roje Yap for his tireless work to put this competition and concert together A big thank you also goes to his committee who helpedcompetition and concert together. A big thank you also goes to his committee who helped during the competition and the judges on January 26, 2013.

A fine job was done by the competition Judges. This year's judges were the following:

WIND DIVISION Mr. Robert Wall· Assoc. Conductor - Clear Lake Symphony· Principal Clarinet Clear Lake Symphony· Principal Clarinet - Clear Lake Symphony

Mr. Kevin Henderson· Principal Trumpet - Clear Lake Symphony· Private Music Teacher

Dr. Angie SchindlerCo Principal Clear Lake Symphony

PIANO DIVISION

· Co-Principal - Clear Lake Symphony

Dr. Charles Johnson· Music Director - Clear Lake Symphony· Viola Player - Houston Ballet Orchestra

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STRING DIVISION

Dr. Soyoon Lee· Piano Faculty - Lone Star College

Ms. Tali Morgulis· Asst. Professor - University of Houston

Ms. Alice Steele· Concertmaster Emeritus - Clear Lake Symphony· Texas Orchestra Director (retired)

Mr. George Tate· Principal Viola - Clear Lake Symphony · Viola Player - Halcyon String Quartet· Past President -Texas Orchestra Directors Association

Mr. Luci Manolache· String Bass Player - Clear Lake Symphony

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Upcoming EventsGreat Chefs of the Bay Area Fundraiser – May 9, 2013y y ,

The 8th annual Great Chefs of the Bay Area Fundraiser for the Clear Lake Symphony is scheduled for Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake Hotel in Nassau Bay. This is the only fundraiser for the Symphony, so please mark your calendars for this event.

Here is a partial list of the restaurants that are participating in this year’s Great Chefs of the Bay Area Fundraiser:Chefs of the Bay Area Fundraiser:

· Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake Hotel - Luna Restaurant· Gina's (tentative)· Clear Creek Vineyard (tentative) · Little Daddy's Gumbo (tentative)· Pod Zu's (tentative)· Southshore Harbor (tentative)

Reservation forms are available on-line:

More information will be available in the near future on the Symphony website and newsletter. Reservations for this event close at 12 noon on May 6, 2013.

Mail-in Form (checks & credit cards): http://clearlakesymphony.org/files/Great_Chefs_Revervation_Form_2013.pdf

On-line Form (for credit cards): http://clearlakesymphony.org/GC_Reservation.htm

Final Season Concert

April 20, 2013

Wagner - Siegfried's Funeral March

Rimsky-Korsakov - Capriccio Espagnol

Shostakovich - Symphony No. 9

Location: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church

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Clear Lake Area Symphony Society presents

8th Annual Great Chefs of the Bay Area A Symphony of Flavors from Around the World

Pl Hil H NASA Cl L k Place: Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake

Hotel Ballroom

Date: Thursday, May 9, 2013 Time: 7 - 10 pm

Price: $60 per person

Proceeds benefit the Clear Lake Symphony Operating & Scholarship Fund

“A Rhapsody on a Theme

By Great Chefs”

Operating & Scholarship Fund

Join us this evening for a delicious multi-course, Sit-down dinner prepared by the best Chefs and

Restaurants in the Bay Area!

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